Adoption Therapists in Little Rock, AR

Photo of Joshua Garrett-Jones, MS, LAC, Counselor
Joshua Garrett-Jones
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205  (Online Only)
As a foster and adoptive parent, I have personal experience with children in foster care, DCFS cases, and adoption.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Do you have a history of trauma? Are you parenting a difficult adolescent? Are you experiencing familial conflict or relationship issues? Do you have difficulty connecting with others and the world? It is my goal to motivate and empower my clients to make changes that will lead to a more peaceful and productive life. I am devoted to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to help adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community develop the awareness and skills they need to navigate trauma, difficult emotions, relationships, and tough life situations.
As a foster and adoptive parent, I have personal experience with children in foster care, DCFS cases, and adoption.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Do you have a history of trauma? Are you parenting a difficult adolescent? Are you experiencing familial conflict or relationship issues? Do you have difficulty connecting with others and the world? It is my goal to motivate and empower my clients to make changes that will lead to a more peaceful and productive life. I am devoted to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to help adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community develop the awareness and skills they need to navigate trauma, difficult emotions, relationships, and tough life situations.
(501) 236-6853 View (501) 236-6853
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Hope of Heartland, Inc
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72209  (Online Only)
I am trained in Adoption Competency, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Advanced TF-CBT working with children with problematic sexual behaviors, Grief, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Aggression Replacement Therapy, & Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse.
If you are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, or substance abuse you have come to the right place. Working through these issues on your own can feel daunting and overwhelming. It's ok, I can help you create a roadmap for your healing. I know you are probably tired of trying to do the hard work on your own. That is why therapy is essential and for many, it's a fast track to healing and restoration. As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of helping people heal, I am committed to your process.
I am trained in Adoption Competency, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Advanced TF-CBT working with children with problematic sexual behaviors, Grief, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Aggression Replacement Therapy, & Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse.
If you are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, or substance abuse you have come to the right place. Working through these issues on your own can feel daunting and overwhelming. It's ok, I can help you create a roadmap for your healing. I know you are probably tired of trying to do the hard work on your own. That is why therapy is essential and for many, it's a fast track to healing and restoration. As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of helping people heal, I am committed to your process.
(863) 204-2670 View (863) 204-2670
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Voltrina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72204  (Online Only)
My family & I live near the GA/SC line. I have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, a new granddaughter & two tuxedo cats. I have 25+ years of extensive experience in the fields of adoption, foster care, education, & hospice. I have supervised professional level staff to include a child psychiatrist & RN, trained adult learners, as well as taught in a special needs youth classroom. I have serviced clients with a wide range of abilities working in direct service provision to LBGTQ+ & minority individuals/couples, children, hospice patients, foster & adoptive parents, & those struggling with mental health diagnoses.
My family & I live near the GA/SC line. I have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, a new granddaughter & two tuxedo cats. I have 25+ years of extensive experience in the fields of adoption, foster care, education, & hospice. I have supervised professional level staff to include a child psychiatrist & RN, trained adult learners, as well as taught in a special needs youth classroom. I have serviced clients with a wide range of abilities working in direct service provision to LBGTQ+ & minority individuals/couples, children, hospice patients, foster & adoptive parents, & those struggling with mental health diagnoses.
(470) 802-3427 View (470) 802-3427
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Madison Slinkard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72207
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
(501) 509-9074 View (501) 509-9074
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Donna Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, TA-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72206
Hurts and pain leave us feeling shattered, injured, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with the constant pain from your past, feeling that you will never be happy or normal. You might not even remember a time when life didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to be happy and move forward without the past haunting or hurting you. You’re ready to have and feel peace in your heart, brain, and body. Most of all, you’re ready to know you are enough and that your future can be full of happiness and joy
Hurts and pain leave us feeling shattered, injured, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with the constant pain from your past, feeling that you will never be happy or normal. You might not even remember a time when life didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to be happy and move forward without the past haunting or hurting you. You’re ready to have and feel peace in your heart, brain, and body. Most of all, you’re ready to know you are enough and that your future can be full of happiness and joy
(479) 888-4757 View (479) 888-4757
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Dr. Felicia Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72201  (Online Only)
Are you feeling hopeless? Stuck? Fearful? Uncomfortable as you approach this next stage in life? We all know that pain in life is unavoidable, but I'd love to walk beside on your journey towards solutions. I aim to create a space where you will not be judged, but will be unconditionally supported as we navigate through your concerns and fears. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and will bring my expertise in therapy to collaboratively find the relief and the balance that you seek. There is no "magic solution" that works for everyone so my goal is to work with you to find what works for you specifically.
Are you feeling hopeless? Stuck? Fearful? Uncomfortable as you approach this next stage in life? We all know that pain in life is unavoidable, but I'd love to walk beside on your journey towards solutions. I aim to create a space where you will not be judged, but will be unconditionally supported as we navigate through your concerns and fears. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and will bring my expertise in therapy to collaboratively find the relief and the balance that you seek. There is no "magic solution" that works for everyone so my goal is to work with you to find what works for you specifically.
(318) 726-2333 View (318) 726-2333
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Paula M Mainard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72201
I have over 20 years’ experience with adoptive families, children, and attachment. I am passionate about helping family, parents, and children navigate BIG changes in healthy ways. I understand first hand, being a parent of 6 beautiful adopted children myself, the challenges, emotions, fears, and successes that can come up along the way. I am skilled in attachment & view this as critical to understanding how people develop and navigate relationships. I consider myself an expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and can spot these symptoms and behaviors in both children and adults. Early intervention is KEY to successful outcomes.
I have over 20 years’ experience with adoptive families, children, and attachment. I am passionate about helping family, parents, and children navigate BIG changes in healthy ways. I understand first hand, being a parent of 6 beautiful adopted children myself, the challenges, emotions, fears, and successes that can come up along the way. I am skilled in attachment & view this as critical to understanding how people develop and navigate relationships. I consider myself an expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and can spot these symptoms and behaviors in both children and adults. Early intervention is KEY to successful outcomes.
(501) 550-9189 View (501) 550-9189
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Ashley Trover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205
My ideal clients are children and adolescents seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. They need help with emotional regulation and developing tools to face challenging situations independently, feeling understood and nurtured throughout. Additionally, I work with individuals aged 20 to 70 who have experienced betrayal trauma from a loved one. These clients need help with regulating their limbic system, healing from trauma, and redefining their relationship goals. Therapy focuses on setting boundaries, managing anxiety, and rebuilding a sense of normalcy.
My ideal clients are children and adolescents seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. They need help with emotional regulation and developing tools to face challenging situations independently, feeling understood and nurtured throughout. Additionally, I work with individuals aged 20 to 70 who have experienced betrayal trauma from a loved one. These clients need help with regulating their limbic system, healing from trauma, and redefining their relationship goals. Therapy focuses on setting boundaries, managing anxiety, and rebuilding a sense of normalcy.
(501) 521-9937 View (501) 521-9937
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Becky Whetstone Cheairs
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205  (Online Only)
Are you struggling? If yes, I can help you find answers. I also work with couples in crisis and provide marriage therapy & counseling for those who are thinking about ending the relationship, but are confused and don't know what they want. My expertise is helping you out of the confusion in a way that is in the best interest of you and your family. I am extensively trained in the treatment of trauma and can help you get to the roots of why your life isn't working. Also, for those in the military, I've a special place in my heart for you. (see below)
Are you struggling? If yes, I can help you find answers. I also work with couples in crisis and provide marriage therapy & counseling for those who are thinking about ending the relationship, but are confused and don't know what they want. My expertise is helping you out of the confusion in a way that is in the best interest of you and your family. I am extensively trained in the treatment of trauma and can help you get to the roots of why your life isn't working. Also, for those in the military, I've a special place in my heart for you. (see below)
(501) 590-9200 View (501) 590-9200
Photo of Kate Burnett - Hillcrest Therapy Center, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Hillcrest Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
Life can sometimes become overwhelming. I am dedicated to helping you find healthy ways to cope with what you are experiencing as well as provide the emotional support and validation you may be lacking. I do not judge your feelings, thoughts, lifestyle, or any part of who you are or how you identify. My hope is that through counseling you will identify your strengths, heal, and develop the tools you need to survive and thrive in this sometimes chaotic world. I provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and seek solutions to the issue you are facing.
(501) 612-7254 View (501) 612-7254
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Constance Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DCC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72205  (Online Only)
Are you motivated to work on your issues, tired of being stuck, and ready to do what it takes to reach your goals? Therapy is a great way to learn new skills and to gain insight about your issues. It allows you to gain the tools you need to begin the healing process. I hope to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you so that you feel comfortable being and expressing yourself in a non-judgemental environment.
Are you motivated to work on your issues, tired of being stuck, and ready to do what it takes to reach your goals? Therapy is a great way to learn new skills and to gain insight about your issues. It allows you to gain the tools you need to begin the healing process. I hope to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you so that you feel comfortable being and expressing yourself in a non-judgemental environment.
(501) 683-8557 View (501) 683-8557
Photo of Ryan Russ, LPC, CSAT, CTT, BSP, EMDR, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ryan Russ
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CTT, BSP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
Bio video on my website...When you pay for therapy, you're expecting something of tangible value. All too often what you get instead is a nice person on a couch and little else. That’s not me. With high energy and humor, I help people recover from sexual addiction; I help couples lost in conflict and hopelessness; and I help parents with teens and young adults. I work with sexual abuse, attachment wounds, and traumas/PTSD of all kinds. I am a Christian, and I approach therapy from a clinical perspective. We can integrate your faith as much as you feel comfortable, or not at all.
(501) 430-3494 View (501) 430-3494
Photo of Derek Edwards, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, BSP, EMDR, Counselor
Derek Edwards
Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, BSP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Bio video on my website! Good therapy should be more than “What do you want to talk about today?” You need to work with a therapist who will give you tools to dig deep and do some heavy lifting, and that is what I offer. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist candidate (CPTTc). I am particularly equipped to walk with clients navigating all types of sexual addiction trauma.
Bio video on my website! Good therapy should be more than “What do you want to talk about today?” You need to work with a therapist who will give you tools to dig deep and do some heavy lifting, and that is what I offer. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist candidate (CPTTc). I am particularly equipped to walk with clients navigating all types of sexual addiction trauma.
(501) 236-5769 View (501) 236-5769
Photo of Daniel Hunt, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, BSP, Licensed Professional Counselor
Daniel Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, BSP
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Video on website! When you come to therapy, you want something substantially different. You don’t want to pay for a sounding board; you want a therapist with the experience & training to dive deep into your story & bring you change. That is what I do. I use an experiential style of therapy that works well with people struggling with issues including addiction, affair recovery, trauma, abuse recovery, anxiety, attachment, spiritual growth, relational problems, and teens & their parents. I work hard to help people heal from painful wounds & problematic behaviors.
Video on website! When you come to therapy, you want something substantially different. You don’t want to pay for a sounding board; you want a therapist with the experience & training to dive deep into your story & bring you change. That is what I do. I use an experiential style of therapy that works well with people struggling with issues including addiction, affair recovery, trauma, abuse recovery, anxiety, attachment, spiritual growth, relational problems, and teens & their parents. I work hard to help people heal from painful wounds & problematic behaviors.
(501) 214-5350 View (501) 214-5350
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Cathy Byars
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
Cathy Byars
Cathy Byars
(833) 403-5394 View (833) 403-5394
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Jayla Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72219  (Online Only)
I can think of no greater responsibility than keeping someone’s secrets or any greater joy than holding someone’s hand while they do the difficult work of changing their lives. I became a therapist because I believe in our ability to CHANGE. The ability to change is one of our greatest gifts and abilities, but in life sometimes we get STUCK. Stuck in bad relationships, stuck in dead-end jobs, or stuck in patterns of behavior that keep us miserable and defeated. My job and my joy is to help you get UN-stuck.
I can think of no greater responsibility than keeping someone’s secrets or any greater joy than holding someone’s hand while they do the difficult work of changing their lives. I became a therapist because I believe in our ability to CHANGE. The ability to change is one of our greatest gifts and abilities, but in life sometimes we get STUCK. Stuck in bad relationships, stuck in dead-end jobs, or stuck in patterns of behavior that keep us miserable and defeated. My job and my joy is to help you get UN-stuck.
(501) 298-1067 View (501) 298-1067
Photo of JoSeph Few, MA, BC DMT, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
JoSeph Few
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72201
You are more than a list of symptoms! Do you need a healthcare professional who sees you as an entire person? Every part of your life has and will impact how you think and how you feel. There are so many ways to approach emotional struggles. Each person has a unique story and an individual experience. Consequently, I take a holistic approach to exploring and helping you understand how to shift your life for the better.
You are more than a list of symptoms! Do you need a healthcare professional who sees you as an entire person? Every part of your life has and will impact how you think and how you feel. There are so many ways to approach emotional struggles. Each person has a unique story and an individual experience. Consequently, I take a holistic approach to exploring and helping you understand how to shift your life for the better.
(501) 273-1577 View (501) 273-1577
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Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72211
Waitlist for new clients
Pam Giardina, LCSW, comes with thirty years of experience working with children and families facing stress. She spent twenty-five years as a Child Life Specialist at Arkansas Children's Hospital helping children and families cope with trauma, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and chronic illnesses. Obtaining a masters degree in social work was a way to develop and utilize her extensive experience outside of the acute care environment. She now uses evidenced-based therapies to help children, adults, and families with trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse, life-changing accidents, and death.
Pam Giardina, LCSW, comes with thirty years of experience working with children and families facing stress. She spent twenty-five years as a Child Life Specialist at Arkansas Children's Hospital helping children and families cope with trauma, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and chronic illnesses. Obtaining a masters degree in social work was a way to develop and utilize her extensive experience outside of the acute care environment. She now uses evidenced-based therapies to help children, adults, and families with trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse, life-changing accidents, and death.
(501) 290-4110 View (501) 290-4110
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Kelsie Hammons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72207
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with a specialization in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have a heart for supporting people through their reproductive years while they navigate the ups and downs of pre-parenting, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. My approach is to support clients holistically using an integrated therapeutic approach. I draw from elements of psychodynamic (narrative), acceptance commitment (ACT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness therapies in to ensure the whole person’s needs are met.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with a specialization in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have a heart for supporting people through their reproductive years while they navigate the ups and downs of pre-parenting, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. My approach is to support clients holistically using an integrated therapeutic approach. I draw from elements of psychodynamic (narrative), acceptance commitment (ACT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness therapies in to ensure the whole person’s needs are met.
(501) 391-1852 View (501) 391-1852
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Nancy Lasiter Kozlowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205
My hope for you is increased happiness, peace and coping. I honor the courage it takes to engage in talk therapy. I have been a licensed counselor (LPC) for over 30 years and I enjoy helping others. I am capable of working with a variety of client ages and issues. I believe that each person who engages in therapy deserves a tailored plan we develop together to help with your specific situations. I believe that processing feelings and thoughts along with education in a non-judgmental and safe environment can move you from surviving to thriving. I'm happy to help you!
My hope for you is increased happiness, peace and coping. I honor the courage it takes to engage in talk therapy. I have been a licensed counselor (LPC) for over 30 years and I enjoy helping others. I am capable of working with a variety of client ages and issues. I believe that each person who engages in therapy deserves a tailored plan we develop together to help with your specific situations. I believe that processing feelings and thoughts along with education in a non-judgmental and safe environment can move you from surviving to thriving. I'm happy to help you!
(501) 203-9959 View (501) 203-9959
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Adoption Therapists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.